Politics

Trump loses bid to recuse judge from federal election interference case

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday lost a bid to have a federal judge remove herself from presiding over his…

Sen. Tommy Tuberville says U.S. military not an ‘equal opportunity employer’

WASHINGTON — Sen. Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican and former football coach, said Tuesday that the U.S. military is “not…

Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of pocketing bribes…

A ‘dark horse’ Republican candidate could emerge as Trump’s legal problems mount, ex-U.S. ambassador says

A growing legal headache for early front-runner Donald Trump could pave the way for a “dark horse” 2024 Republican presidential…

The U.S. is weaker now than when we downgraded in 2011, former S&P ratings chairman says

The U.S. is in a weaker position now than when S&P downgraded its sovereign credit rating in 2011, according to…

‘Killed’ Russian navy chief appears in second video; Moscow accuses the West of aiding Crimea attack

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The mystery has deepened over the fate of…

Senate introduces a bipartisan bill to keep the government open through Nov. 17

Senate leaders released a short-term funding bill Tuesday — with four days left to avert a government shutdown at the end of…

Trump and company liable for fraud in New York lawsuit, judge rules

A judge on Tuesday ruled that Donald Trump and his company are liable for fraud by misstating the true values…

Miami man pleads guilty to selling adulterated, misbranded HIV drugs across U.S.

A Miami man pleaded guilty to distributing as much as $25 million worth of misbranded and adulterated HIV drugs that…

Pro-Tim Scott super PAC picks billionaire tech executive to be finance chair

A super PAC supporting Republican Sen. Tim Scott’s campaign for president has selected a billionaire tech executive to be its…